A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5338859 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 21684556 epoch_slot_no: 343756 block_no: 5338682 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 10198 time: 2021-02-13 21:14:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3b44e4b50201a8fcef41160c15e6f4d93513f9fe54db4027b7d7c6696ddd60Block Operator
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